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Seasonality impacts Denver’s luxury real estate market, and according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) market trends report, spring is in full effect. As we move toward busy-season summer, brokers are expecting a hot market, with demand already outpacing supply.
“March represented an early uptick as we saw a close-price-to-list price ratio of 99.09 percent and median days [on the market] decreased 54.17 percent month-over-month,” says Andrew Abrams, DMAR Market Trends Committee member. “We will continue to see increased inventory, increased buyer demand, and the potential for competition. While interest rates will pace the market, the seasonality will undoubtedly have a big impact.”
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Below, a handful of local for-sale picks from the spring crop, including Denver designer Andrea Schumacher‘s bold Bow Mar ranch.
The High-Style Ranch House
5416 Sunset Drive, Littleton ($3.95 million)
“Over the past 10 years, I’ve touched every corner,” says award-winning designer Andrea Schumacher, who moved into this 1959 home in June 2014 and applied her signature color- and pattern-rich aesthetic to nearly every room. Schumacher is trading the roughly 6,000-square-foot property for a smaller, “more manageable” home in Hilltop, she says. “As my interior design business has grown to the West Coast, I find myself spending more time in Santa Barbara and Southern California. I love my Bow Mar home, but it is a big property!” Creative design highlights include the kitchen’s hand-painted chinoiserie wallcovering, Calcutta marble countertops, and antique Indian hardware; the basement bar’s bright-green cabinetry and retro blender built into the countertops; and the living room’s abstract Kelly Wearstler wallpaper and sparkling halo chandelier. Plus, the home comes with resort-like amenities including a basement steam room and gym and an expansive outdoor living space that includes an in-ground pool and hot tub. Schumacher sums up the vision for the space: “I love color, found objects, and creating an interesting yet imperfect, comfortable space.”
The Victorian Charmer
1442 Clayton St., Denver ($1.1 million)
Built in 1895, this Victorian four-bedroom home bursts with character. A wraparound porch begs to be decorated for holidays. while the front lawn, enclosed with a white picket fence, is the perfect play space for kids and pets. The timber stair baluster and spindles, the hand-carved wooden fireplace mantel, and the formal dining room’s wall molding all nod to the past. Amenities, including a wet bar, a drop-down screen, and a surround sound system on the third floor, cater to a modern family lifestyle. Nestled between City Park and Cheesman Park, this house is surrounded by outdoor spaces and cultural attractions, including Sie FilmCenter and Tattered Cover Book Store.
The Mountain Getaway
6056 Stone Creek Drive, Evergreen ($3.25 million)
Surrounded by ponderosa pines, this mountain house greets guests with a sprawling wood-clad exterior and an easily accessible driveway. Five bedrooms, including an indulgent primary suite with a steam shower, provide plenty of private space to spread out. Built in 2018, the house comes with a host of creature comforts, including electronic blinds, a saltwater hot tub, a fire pit, patio heaters, and—just in case—a whole-house generator. Occupying a 4.68-acre lot in a gated community, the mountain-modern house is surrounded by nature while being a 10-minute drive to downtown Evergreen’s shops and restaurants.
The Established Elegance
368 Adams St., Denver ($3.99 million)
Lush landscaping and a chic black-and-white exterior give this Cherry Creek home ample curb appeal. Inside, vaulted ceilings and wide-plank white oak floors provide a light-and-airy feel, while shimmering chandeliers and geometric tile provide visual interest. Great for young families, one of the home’s four bedrooms features a colorful wallpaper fit for a nursery or kids’ room. The kitchen’s host-ready amenities include a wine cooler, three sinks, and two dishwashers, and when it’s time to take the party elsewhere, Cherry Creek North’s shops and restaurants are a quick walk away.
The #Goals House
2670 6th St., Boulder ($6.75 million)
With its boxy modernist form and expanse of floor-to-ceiling window walls, this North Boulder luxury property is an architectural dream. The primary suite boasts a designer Agape soaking tub, a Fantini steam shower, and uninterrupted views of the Flatirons. Gathering spaces impress on an equal scale with high-end modern finishes and an endless supply of natural light, while the private outdoor living area includes a fire table, water-feature wall, and raised planter beds. The high-tech home automation system allows residents to easily control lighting, window treatments, temperature, and sound throughout the house.
